Commentary The recent controversy involving Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family being targeted by China is an enormous issue. For those who have repeatedly questioned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to ensuring that safety and security are among Canada’s highest priorities, this may be the biggest red flag of them all. The Globe and…
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What We Know About the Chinese Diplomat Involved in Threat Against MP Chong’s Family
Following a recent media article reporting that Zhao Wei, a Chinese consul in Toronto, was involved in threatening Conservative MP Michael Chong’s family members in Hong Kong, there have been calls to expel Zhao from Canada. Here is what we know about him. Zhao is a designated consular officer with the Chinese Consulate in Toronto,…
No Decision Made on Expulsion of Chinese Diplomat, Trudeau Says
May 5, 2023
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The government is still evaluating the consequences of expelling a Chinese diplomat reportedly involved in targeting a Conservative MP, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on May 5. “This is a big step, not a small step to expel diplomats. It’s one that has to be taken with due consideration on all the potential impacts and…
Trudeau Says CSIS Info on Beijing Threats to MPs Never Reached Him
May 5, 2023
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After initially saying that the CSIS information on Chinese regime threats to MPs never left the spy agency, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clarified on May 5 that it never made it to him. Trudeau, while attending the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa, was asked by reporters to react to information shared by Conservative MP Michael…
Trudeau’s Advisor Knew About Chinese Threats to MPs: MP Chong
May 4, 2023
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Conservative Party MP Michael Chong said on May 4 that he’s been told by the prime minister’s national security advisor that her department had received the information from CSIS about Beijing targeting MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said on May 3 that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) had not provided the information to…
Trudeau’s Adviser Knew About Chinese Threats to MPs, Chong Says
May 4, 2023
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Conservative MP Michael Chong said on May 4 that he’s been told by the prime minister’s national security adviser that her department had received the information from CSIS about Beijing targeting MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said on May 3 that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) had not provided the information to upper…
Chinese Ambassador Summoned Over Threats to MP Michael Chong
May 4, 2023
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The Canadian government summoned the Chinese ambassador on May 4 over the targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told a committee. “I’ve instructed my deputy minister to summon the Chinese ambassador, that is what he’s doing as we speak,” Joly said as she testified before the House of Commons foreign…
Feds Assessing Possible ‘Consequences’ of Expelling Chinese Diplomat Who Targeted MP Chong: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told the House of Commons on May 4 that the federal government is assessing the possible “consequences” from Beijing that could arise if Canada expels a Chinese diplomat who targeted a Conservative MP and his family in 2021. “What we’re doing right now, as a government, is we’re assessing the consequences…
Tories Introduce Motion Calling on Feds to Expel Chinese Diplomats Involved in Interference
The federal Conservatives have introduced a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government to immediately take action on a number of measures involving Beijing’s alleged interference activities in Canada, including one Chinese diplomat reportedly targeting an MP and his family. The motion, put forth by Conservative MP Michael Cooper on May…
Mendicino Says He and Trudeau Only Learned of Beijing’s Targeting of Chong From Media
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino told reporters on May 3 that he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau only learned of Beijing’s targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family from media reports on the issue earlier this week. Mendicino’s comments on the matter come a day after he was asked multiple times in the…
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